Swing & Lindy Hop Classes
Groove Juice Swing teachers run both group classes and private lessons. Our group classes typically run in four-week sessions, usually on the same night for consecutive weeks. The material in these sessions is cumulative; it is recommended that students attend all weeks to fully learn the material before progressing to the next class level.
Our class tracks are described below. Prerequisites for each class are listed as necessary.
- Level 1: Beginner Swing Dance Progression
- No experience necessary. Learn swing and Charleston basics in class 1A and expand your repertoire in class 1B.
- 1A: Swing Basics [Details]
- If you've never been introduced to swing dancing, or if it's been awhile, then this is the class for you! In this four-week series, students will learn basic Swing and Charleston moves, and how to feel comfortable on the social dance floor.
- 1B: Swing Expansion [Details]
- In this four-week series students will expand upon skills learned in our Swing Basics class. This includes new moves to add to your repertoire, Charleston and turn variations, and a fun routine. Students will also improve their technique and musicality skills, preparing them for an easy transition to Lindy Hop! Prerequisite: Level 1A
- Level 2: Beginner Lindy Hop Track
- Basic swing dance experience required to enroll in the Lindy Hop progression.
- 2A: Fundamentals of Lindy Hop [Details]
- The Lindy Hop is the original high-energy partnered jazz dance, invented during the late 1920s in Harlem and popularized in the '30s and '40s. During this four-week series students will use the skills learned in our level 1 classes as a basis for Lindy Hop. Students will learn the fundamentals of the dance, swing outs and other classic moves that made Lindy Hop so popular. Prerequisite: Both level 1 classes
- 2B: Lindy Hop Essentials [Details]
- Now that you know the foundation of Lindy Hop, you’re ready to kick it up a notch. In this four-week series students will learn rhythms, musicality and some of our favorite moves in order to swing out with confidence and style on the social dance floor. Prerequisite: Both level 1 classes and 2A
- Level 3: Intermediate
- Move beyond the basics. Includes important social moves and techniques.
- 3A: Intermediate Moves [Details]
- This four-week series includes all of the quintessential moves that should be in the vocabulary of any Lindy Hopper. Moves range from fun and silly to tricky and challenging. Students will also learn how to dance at a faster tempo and improve their lead and follow skills. Prerequisite: All level 1 and 2 classes
- 3B: Tempo and Style [Details]
- In this four-week series, students will learn the technique used to dance to tempos ranging from slow and bluesy to fast and hot. Also, how to dance to different styles of music at these tempos. For example, the difference between a New Orleans tune and a classic jazz number. Students will be challenged to develop their own personal style throughout the class, with ideas and direction from the instructors. Prerequisite: All level 1 and 2 classes
- 3C: Partnered Charleston [Details]
- If you have ever enjoyed a partnered Charleston class or you want to do more with it, this is the intermediate class to sign up for! Ross and Corinne will introduce you to some of the many different Charleston positions such as tandem, face to face, and hand to hand, in addition to some cool new variations and higher tempos. You will leave the class with confidence and a strong vocabulary of moves to work with on the social dance floor. Prerequisite: All level 1 and 2 classes
- Level 4: Advanced Classes
- Take your dancing to the next level and beyond.